As I’m trying to maintain this current attitude about school, I thought I’d write about some of the benefits I receive.
- Free housing. It’s much bigger than I need and the location is not good at all, but if I rented a small apartment in the city center where I would love to live, rent would be at least 500TL per month.
- Free electric and water (up to 200TL per month).
- Free transportation to/from school everyday.
- Free lunch everyday at school.
- Free Turkish healthcare? Still don’t know much about this though…
Total this is worth about 900TL ($485) per month. So although my income is fairly low at 2200TL ($1190) a month, it’s really at least 3100TL ($1600). (Based on today's exchange rate.)
As much as I have thought about quitting my job and looking for another in Antalya, or even moving to a different city in Turkey, I would not be able to get these benefits anywhere else. And it’s important I realize this. My students, classes, and administration may be nearly impossible, but my job situation is good. Again, just something else I need to remind myself of daily…
It is a great apartment. With a bathtub and western toilet. And you know all your neighbors.
ReplyDeleteGood job trying to stay positive...gotta look at the good in the situation and the benefits you do have! Just think how awesome your resume looks!! Miss you!! Skype soon!!
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